A Parade of Ten 20^th Century Elephants

Multi National

 

This is a fine herd of ten elephants hand crafted from all corners of the globe.

 

# 1 - is a Wooden African Bush Elephant with Trunk up, Mouth open.

10cm (4in) high trunk to toe by 9cm long by 5cm wide and in good condition overall but missing two tiny tusks which have dislodged through the years.

# 2 - is my personal favourite: a quite stunning stone elephant, hand carved and coloured in Kenya probably in the early 20^th century.

Etched into the underbelly are these words:

 “KENYA EQUATOR ALTITUDE 7747 FEET PETER”

7.5cm (3in) high by 9cm long by 3cm wide and in perfect condition with no faults, quite heavy at 203g.

#3 - is a smaller unpainted clone of  2 and has a couple of small chips, one to the ear and one to the chest.  

#4 - is an Indian Paper Mache Asian Elephant beautifully decorated with glass wedges and colourful beads.

5.5cm (2 1/8in) high by 8.5cm long by 5cm wide and has beads and mirrors missing here and there 

but not that noticeable.

#5 - is an Asian Composition Elephant on a platform base, Chinese I’d say as he is wearing a Yoke.

#6 - is a hand carved wooden elephant, smaller again, possibly Thai missing tusks.

#7 - is Jadeite or Greenstone from China or Myanmar.

#8 - is African Stone carved, Kenya I’d say.

#9 - is a miniature wood elephant.

and

#10 - is a solid brass African Elephant

 

Total Weight: 723g.

 

Postage includes full insurance.

 

Trunk Up or Trunk Down?

 

There are many superstitions associated with the elephant.

Their ability to bring good luck is captured in the replicas of elephants and the trunk plays a major role in the superstitions regarding elephants.

Some people believe the trunks up bring good luck.

Others believe the trunk down will bring good luck. 

 

Predominate superstitions in Western cultures indicate that the trunk of an ornamental elephant should always be facing upwards and in Eastern cultures it should be facing downwards for it to bring good fortune on the house in which it resides.

However in Thailand, the elephant itself is considered good luck regardless of the trunk being up or down.  

 

So take your pick; Up, Down, or Who Cares.  

 

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We guarantee our descriptions are accurate and our prices competitive.

Please bear in mind that all our items are antique or vintage and may have some age related issues.

If you see something I missed please come back to us and we will take care of it.

 

 

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Freight -

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If so:

We refund unused balance when you are overcharged,

If you are undercharged we don't ask for more.

Any questions or query's please contact so we can look into it.

 

 

Australian freight is as per Australia Post domestic freight charges.

Domestic insurance is $2.50 for the first $200.00 and $2.50 for each succeeding $100.00 or part thereof.

Above $500.00 please add $2.95 for compulsory signature.

 

We will gladly combine shipping where possible.

 

International Buyers Please Note

 

 

WE HAPPILY SHIP TO MOST INTERNATIONAL DESTINATIONS.

IF THE ITEM IS VALUED AT $100 AUD or OVER IT HAS TO BE INSURED.

International insurance is $4.00 for the first $200.00 and $4.00 for each other $100 or part thereof.

Above $500.00 please add $5.50 for compulsory signature.

 

 

We will gladly combine shipping where possible.

 

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Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.

 

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